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Raleigh Downtown - NCSU/Conv Center

1813 S Saunders St, Raleigh NC

3:00 PM

11:00 AM

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1-937-328-1597

Comfort and Convenience at Red Roof PLUS+ Raleigh Downtown – NCSU/Conv Center

Red Roof PLUS+ Raleigh Downtown – NCSU/Conv Center offers an elevated and budget-friendly stay just off I-40, placing guests only two miles from the Raleigh Convention Center. This 100% smoke free hotel is a convenient choice for travelers attending campus events, concerts, conferences, or downtown activities. It delivers everything guests appreciate about Red Roof Inn, PLUS+ more. 


Red Roof PLUS+ Raleigh Downtown – NCSU/Conv Center provides upgraded features along with the essentials guests need for a relaxed stay. We offer free Verified Wi-Fi, a free expanded cable package featuring HBO, and complimentary coffee in the lobby. We are proud to be a pet-friendly hotel, so your four-legged companion is always welcome. We accept airline vouchers for room service deliveries, with Order Inn menus available in each room for easy instructions.


Our hotel keeps you close to many of Raleigh’s top attractions and outdoor spaces. Guests can catch a show at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Red Hat Amphitheater, or Lenovo Center, and enjoy seasonal fun at the NC State Fair. For outdoor adventures, explore the trails and mill site at Historic Yates Mill County Park or unwind on the wide-open lawns and enjoy events at Downtown Cary Park.


The hotel is currently offering limited cleaning for stayover guests. Please see front desk upon arrival for details. 

Raleigh, NC Hotel

Key Amenities

  • RediClean®
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    RediClean®
    RediClean®
  • Up to 1 pet allowed
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    Up to 2 pets allowed. First pet stays free. Second pet $15 per night.
    Up to 2 pets allowed. First pet stays free. Second pet $15 per night.
  • 100% Smoke Free
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    100% Smoke Free
    100% Smoke Free
  • Free Parking
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    Free Parking
    Free Parking
  • Free Coffee in the Lobby
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    Free Coffee in the Lobby
    Free Coffee in the Lobby
  • Verified Wi-Fi
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    Verified Wi-Fi™
    Verified Wi-Fi™

Value

  • Free Expanded Cable
  • Free Long-Distance Calling
  • Kids 17 & Under Stay Free

Convenience

  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Interior Corridors
  • Restaurant within Walking Distance
  • Vending Machines

Transportation

  • Limited Bus/Truck Parking Available
  • Public Transportation Nearby

Rooms

  • Accessible Guest Rooms with Doorways that Provide 32” of Clear Width

Meeting Room

  • Assistive Listening Devices Not Available for Meetings

Lobby

  • Accessible Lobby Registration Desk
  • Accessible Public Entrance to Lobby
  • Accessible Public Restrooms

Assistance

  • Employees are trained to read written materials aloud to guests who are blind or have low vision
  • Employees will provide verbal directions on locations in the hotel to guests who are blind or have low vision
  • Portable Communications Kits Available for the Hearing Impaired
  • Service Animals are Welcome
  • Signage for Permanent Rooms and Spaces have Braille and Raised Characters
  • TTY Available for Guest Use
  • Wheelchair Accessible Guest Transportation - Not Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible Guest Transportation with Advance Notice

Parking

  • Accessible Parking Spaces for Cars in Self-Parking Facility
  • Accessible Parking Spaces for Vans in Self-Parking Facility

Accessible Routes

  • Accessible Route from Accessible Public Entrance to Accessible Guestrooms
  • Accessible Route from Accessible Public Entrance to Registration Area

Check-in Age: 18 years or older 


Credit Card Policy: This hotel does not accept pre-paid credit cards or gift cards. Valid credit card must be presented at check-in, cash may be used upon check-out. Card will be authorized for stay amount and charge may take up to 14 business days to return to cardholder account. 

All guests must present a valid credit/debit card & ID at time of check-in, the amount of the stay/safe fee will be charged. 

Prepaid/re-loadable credit cards are not acceptable forms of payment. This inn does not accept cash at check-in, however, cash is accepted upon check out. 


Safe Usage Policy: Fee of $3.00 plus tax per night will be added at the hotel.

Pet Policy: One, well-behaved domestic pet (cat or dog) Stays Free! Pets must be declared at check-in. Up to 2 pets allowed per room. Second pet $15/ night, not to exceed 7 nights or $105 per pet per stay. Pet not to exceed 80 pounds. Service and emotional support animals are always welcome.

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Special Policy: We offer early check in upon request for your convenience. Please inquire at the front desk for availability. Early check-in Fee: check in from 6AM - 1PM = $25+tax.


Special Policy: We offer late check out upon request for your convenience. Please inquire at the front desk for availability before the departure time of 11am. Late check-out Fees: check out at 1pm = $25=tax, check out at 2pm = $40+tax, check out after 2pm subject to full room rate.

Attractions

  • Raleigh Convention & Conferenc (2.13 )
  • Dorothea Dix Hospital (2.13 )
  • Raleigh Memorial Auditorium (2.13 )
  • Governors Mansion (2.13 )
  • North Carolina State University (2.57 )
  • Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek (4.02 )
  • NC State Fair (4.58 )
  • Carter–Finley Stadium (5.07 )
  • Shaw University (2.13 )
  • Lenovo Center (5.37 )
  • Saint Augustine’s University (2.8 )

Restaurants

  • Mi Rancho (0.4 )
  • Domino's Pizza (0.64 )
  • Trophy Brewing & Taproom (0.69 )
  • Capital Seafood-Market (0.79 )
  • Market Grill (1.05 )
  • State Farmers Market Restaurant (1.03 )
  • Cook Out (1.27 )
  • Dunkin' Donuts (1.33 )
  • Rye Bar and Southern Kitchen (1.36 )
  • Transfer Co. Food Hall (1.64 )

Airports

  • Triangle North Executive Airport (LHZ) (25.74 )
  • Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) (43.02 )
  • Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) (11.7 )
  • Johnston Regional Airport (JNX) (20.55 )
  • Henderson-Oxford Airport (HNZ) (42.5 )
college students on campus

Close to Campus

Visiting a loved one on campus or attending a graduation at NCSU? Perhaps you're visiting to catch a football game at Carter-Finley Stadium. With only 1.8 miles separating you from campus and our property, you can spend less time on the commute and more time visiting & exploring! Saint Augustine's University is just 3.3 miles away.

people attending convention

Close to Conventions

Attending a meeting, conference, trade-show or convention at Raleigh Convention Center (1.6 miles) or the Durham Convention Center (22 miles)? Stay close to both facilities. Red Roof PLUS+ Raleigh NCSU - Convention Center is also near Raleigh City Hall!